Money & Debt

A program to help you make the forms to sue someone for up to $10,000. It can be used to sue a landlord for a security deposit.

Steps to file a small claims lawsuit for $10,000 or less from the forms you need to preparing for trial.

Small claims court is a civil court where a plaintiff (person filing the case) can sue someone (a defendant) for $10,000 or less. It has simplified rules and can go much faster than other types of cases.

Describes the costs of filing a small claims case.

Explains the statute of limitations for small claims cases

Definition of a lawsuit, who you can sue, and how to sue someone.

Explains how to get property back that was wrongfully taken or kept.

Lists information you should think about before filing a small claims case.

Explains that in order for the losing party to pay for the other's fees, it must be included in a contract or law.

Describes that although it may be in the best interest of both parties to settle, a judge must first approve it

A video on the procedures, parties, documents, and other things you might need to know when going to small claims court. Presented by Dahde Alexander

Explains the special court in Chicago designed for people without lawyers and when the lawsuit is for $3,000 or less.

Explains how to respond to a small claims case if you are the one being sued.

Explains how to collect a judgment from a debtor by sending a citation to banks and other third parties.

Use this form to sue for the return of your property wrongly being held by someone else. You can ask the court to order a person to return property or pay damages.

Understand how you will learn about a lawsuit against you and how to get more time to respond or appear in court.

Attorney resource for handling collection cases, including methods for enforcement of judgments. 2022 edition.